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YN51 ARS

2001 BMW R1150

Blue Petrol 1130cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,448 mi
Last recorded33,448 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW R115030,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 ARS
MakeBMW
ModelR1150
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,130cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 33,448 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,971 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 31,971 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 29,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 29,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 28,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,400 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 28,381 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,711 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,067 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,505 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1150?

Based on 51,143 MOT tests across 3,967 vehicles.

91.0%
Pass Rate
1,399
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
3,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 623
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 224
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 179
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 105
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 86
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YN51 ARS is a 2001 BMW R1150 in Blue with a 1,130cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW R1150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 30,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R1150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 623 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN51 ARS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1150 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW R1150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN51 ARS registered?

YN51 ARS is a 2001 BMW R1150, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is YN51 ARS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 ARS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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